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031: The Hardest Year of His Life. ADA Presidency, Fluoride Debate, and Leadership in Crisis with Dr. Brett Kessler

20 February 2026 · 43:58 · Episode 31

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What happens when you step into one of the most powerful leadership roles in dentistry just as the profession finds itself at the center of political controversy, anti-science narratives, and national scrutiny? In Episode 31 of The Real Talk of Dental, Dr. Brett Kessler reflects on his term as President of the American Dental Association and the unexpected intensity of leading dentistry through one of its most…

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